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Medal - Aleksandr II 25th Anniversary of Alexander Gorchakov as Minister of Foreign Affairs
| Location | Russian Empire |
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| Year | 1881 |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Prince Alexander Gorchakov in high relief, depicted in civilian dress with a coat collar. A circular Cyrillic legend surrounds the portrait, reading his title and name. The engraver's signature appears in the lower field below the truncation. |
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| Obverse lettering | ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫЙ КАНЦЛЕРЪ СВѢТЛЫЙ КНЯЗЬ АЛЕКСАНДРЪ МИХАЙЛОВИЧЪ ГОРЧАКОВЪ |
| Reverse description | The dates 1856 and 1881 are displayed prominently in large interlaced numerals at the center of a recessed inner circle, with the date 15 АПРѢЛЯ inscribed below them in the exergue. A Cyrillic circular legend fills the outer border, commemorating the 25th anniversary of Gorchakov's service as Minister of Foreign Affairs. |
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